Ashley River Historic District

The Ashley River Historic District is a protected area along a river section in South Carolina that preserves colonial houses and plantation structures from several centuries. The region spans two counties and shows different building styles and housing forms from the period of early settlement.

The area was settled starting in the late 1600s by European colonists who fundamentally changed the landscape through plantation agriculture. These early years shaped the region's development through to the present day.

The river served as the center of plantation life and shaped generations of residents on both sides of the water. These places still tell the story today of the people who lived and worked there through their homes and the landscape they shaped.

The area can be explored on foot or by car, with various access points available along roads and from the river. Information and maps are available through local visitor centers to help find individual sites easily.

The area contains rare forest and wetland ecosystems that have survived for centuries and provide habitat for many rare animal and plant species. This natural diversity is closely tied to the history of human settlement in the region.

Location: Charleston County

Location: Dorchester County

GPS coordinates: 32.91250,-80.12280

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:07